Breathing Techniques

Alternate nostril breathing:

This technique is said to be effective in balancing the nervous system and is a good idea to try before meditation
Try it:

1. Hold one nostril closed and inhale through the open nostril.
2. Exhale through the open nostril.
3. Switch your hands and block the open nostril, releasing the closed nostril.
4. Inhale through the open nostril and exhale.
5. Repeat several times.